How To Fix CPPEMIG343 - Work center is not maintained in this operation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPPEMIG - Migration of BOM and Routing to iPPE

• Message number: 343

• Message text: Work center is not maintained in this operation

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system continues processing the next operation.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPPEMIG343 - Work center is not maintained in this operation ?

  The SAP error message CPPEMIG343, which states "Work center is not maintained in this operation," typically occurs in the context of production planning or routing in SAP. This error indicates that a work center has not been assigned to a specific operation in a routing or production order, which is necessary for the system to process the operation correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Work Center Assignment: The most common cause is that the work center has not been assigned to the operation in the routing or production order.
  Incorrect Routing: The routing may not be correctly defined, or the work center may have been deleted or not created.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or from an older version of SAP, there may be inconsistencies or missing data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the production planning module that prevent the work center from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Routing: 
  
  Go to the routing transaction (e.g., CA03) and check the specific operation where the error occurred.
  Ensure that a valid work center is assigned to the operation.
  
  
  
  Assign Work Center:
  
  If the work center is missing, you can assign it by editing the routing and entering the appropriate work center for the operation.
  
  
  
  Verify Work Center:
  
  Ensure that the work center exists in the system (transaction CR01 to create or CR02 to change).
  Check if the work center is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data, including work centers, was migrated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on routing and work center assignments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the routing or production order again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA03: Display Routing
  CR01: Create Work Center
  CR02: Change Work Center
  CO01: Create Production Order
  CO02: Change Production Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit routings and work centers.
  
  
  Training: If users frequently encounter this error, consider providing training on how to properly maintain routings and work centers in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.